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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,999.40, 25,499.10 and 7,149.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,999.40, 25,499.10 and 7,149.80 is: 10,724.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,999.40 : 25,499.10 = 7,149.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,999.40/25,499.10 = 7,149.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,999.40x = 25,499.10 × 7,149.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,999.40x = 182,313,465.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,313,465.18/16,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,724.70

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